Specifically, Dodge sold only 3,118 Charger R/Ts in 1971. Come 2022, and these cars are quite sought-after, especially examples fitted with the 426 HEMI and the 440 Six Pack V8s.

However, this might very well be a one-of-one 1971 Dodge Charger SE 440. (If you’ve seen another one like it, or at least with some of its rare options, drop a comment below or shoot me an email).

But Detroit didn’t abandon horsepower overnight – some automakers, like Dodge, managed to keep their hottest engines on sale for a 12-month farewell tour, and that 1971 season also brought an ...